Either the progress towards a ceasefire will start immediately, or the parties will take this path at some point later on due to the continuing extensive casualties — all the same, they will still conclude such an agreement

There is nothing more important than saving the lives of people and their futures

In Grigory Yavlinsky’s mind there is one solution to «decrease the danger of catastrophe» — an immediate ceasefire and the channels of diplomacy to be opened

On the need for a ceasefire and an end to the military actions 

There is only one option to prevent any further needless loss of countless lives

On war and peace, the future of Russia, as well as the role of the political party at a time of military actions which are precipitating the country’s collapse

In October 2022 Yabloko party’s leader Grigory Yavlinsky answered the questions of BBC News about the perspectives of Russia’s special military operation against Ukraine, the West’s role in the current situation and the threat of nuclear weapon use.

Grigory Yavlinsky is talking to BBC about the danger of…

Why and how did a political system appear, which has resulted in the so-called “special military operation” against Ukraine on 24 February 2022?

Grigory Yavlinsky’s comments for BBC World News